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Job Description
NBCUniversals Operations & Technology organization has an opening for a Senior Network Engineer.
The Senior Network Engineer will work within a dedicated team of Network architects and engineers tasked with rethinking NBCs global edge and campus network infrastructure. The selected candidate will define and implement NBCUniversals NextGen Network according to standard and best practices, working closely with partners and stakeholders to gather requirements and derive possible solutions. The candidate will also serve as a technical resource, providing guidance and advice to other Operations & Technology teams and participating in on-call support escalation rotation.
What Were Looking For In a Candidate
Excellent systematic problem-solving approach, with strong communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to articulate security objectives to a variety of audiences.
Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and to communicate effectively with internal and external partners.
Qualifications
5 years of experience in enterprise implementing, maintaining, and supporting network firewalls, remote access solutions, load balancers, routers, and switches.
3 years of experience in leading network initiatives, identifying, deriving and document network and network security requirements.
Experience with high-availability network and network security designs and associated protocols; Dual-ISP, first-hop redundancy, geo-diverse failover, cloud regionality/availability zones.
Advanced Routing and switching experience with BGP, OSPF, ISIS, EVPN-VxLAN, MPLS.
Participate in operational on-call rotation for support of 24x7 production on-air network infrastructure.
Preferred Qualifications
Cisco and/or Arista Networks experience
Palo Alto Networks PCNSE/PCCSE or equivalent experience
Understanding of network security and cloud security concepts and best practices
This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $100,000 - $140,000.
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
NBCUniversals Operations & Technology organization has an opening for a Senior Network Engineer.
The Senior Network Engineer will work within a dedicated team of Network architects and engineers tasked with rethinking NBCs global edge and campus network infrastructure. The selected candidate will define and implement NBCUniversals NextGen Network according to standard and best practices, working closely with partners and stakeholders to gather requirements and derive possible solutions. The candidate will also serve as a technical resource, providing guidance and advice to other Operations & Technology teams and participating in on-call support escalation rotation.
What Were Looking For In a Candidate
Excellent systematic problem-solving approach, with strong communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to articulate security objectives to a variety of audiences.
Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and to communicate effectively with internal and external partners.
Qualifications
5 years of experience in enterprise implementing, maintaining, and supporting network firewalls, remote access solutions, load balancers, routers, and switches.
3 years of experience in leading network initiatives, identifying, deriving and document network and network security requirements.
Experience with high-availability network and network security designs and associated protocols; Dual-ISP, first-hop redundancy, geo-diverse failover, cloud regionality/availability zones.
Advanced Routing and switching experience with BGP, OSPF, ISIS, EVPN-VxLAN, MPLS.
Participate in operational on-call rotation for support of 24x7 production on-air network infrastructure.
Preferred Qualifications
Cisco and/or Arista Networks experience
Palo Alto Networks PCNSE/PCCSE or equivalent experience
Understanding of network security and cloud security concepts and best practices
This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $100,000 - $140,000.
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000
